The case of a La Grange woman who alleges Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies mistreated her during a July traffic stop has been continued to mid-February after her family hired a new attorney. READ MORE

When David Brody and his partners in Triple B Development had to come up with a name for a “single-purpose entity” company for their retail development project along U.S. 70 West, they chose “70 W Phoenix LLC.” READ MORE

Wednesday evening, N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, was looking forward to working with incoming Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican “supermajority” in the General Assembly. READ MORE

While you are enjoying your time off to travel for the Christmas holiday this year, local law enforcement officers will be on the roads and highways watching to ensure you reach your destination safely. READ MORE

N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis sat down with The Free Press to discuss his views on a variety of topics, including Gov.-elect Pat McCrory, the first Republican governor in North Carolina in nearly 20 years; how the GOP "supermajority" in the General Assembly plans to work with Democrats; and the legislative agenda for 2013. READ MORE